An inspiring, authentic, architect of change, Dr. Karen A. Johnson, -- goes by Dr. J, -- lives her legacy by unapologetically showing up with to others to build, live in, and leave a legacy of equitable and just nations and generations – on purpose.
Highlights of decades of leadership experience across public and private sectors include a distinguished senior executive career with the federal Department of Veterans Affairs; serving as the inaugural Director of the newly created Washington State Office of Equity to bridge opportunity gaps and reduce disparities statewide and across state government; teaching and co-facilitating graduate level equity and leadership college classes; and consulting through businesses she owns.
Dr. J gives her time, talents, and treasure to people, places, and purposes focused on building a culture where everyone values, sees, hears, and treats each other as though they matter.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy, a master’s in public administration, a doctorate in Urban Services, and is a member of the Leadership Women America class of 2018.
Dr. J says, “I will work for liberty and justice for all until equity and justice roll down as waters for all people, nations, and generations.”
To contact Dr. J, please email KJohnson@TexasCJE.org